Nursing

The Department of Nursing works with nursing schools in the Midwest, Florida and Arizona. Many Mayo Clinic nurses also teach at these schools.

These partnerships bring strong nursing students to Mayo Clinic. Each year, thousands of students come to Mayo Clinic to learn through hands-on training in different patient care settings. These partnerships also give Mayo Clinic the opportunity to try innovative ways of teaching.

One example is the Dedicated Education Unit. In this program, nursing students learn by working alongside experienced nurses in real clinical settings. This hands-on approach helps students build their skills and learn what it's really like to be a nurse. It also increases job satisfaction for the Mayo Clinic nurses who teach them.

Mayo Clinic partners with schools such as Arizona State University and the University of Minnesota Rochester. In the Midwest, some nurses with advanced degrees also teach classes for nursing schools. These efforts help create more effective and meaningful ways to prepare the next generation of nurses.

Education

Continuing nursing education

Mayo Clinic encourages nurses to grow their skills and careers. As a Magnet-recognized organization, Mayo Clinic is committed to nursing excellence and professional development. Tuition reimbursement is available to help nurses continue their education. Many nurses go on to earn advanced degrees and certifications.

Mayo Clinic also offers a one-year Nurse Residency Program for new nurses at its Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota campuses. These programs help new nurses learn and grow in a team-based environment.

Learn more about nurse residency and training programs.

Learn more about nursing internship and externship programs.

Nursing education

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences offers a variety of nursing programs that help nurses build clinical expertise and improve patient care skills. These programs are designed to support professional growth and prepare nurses for leadership roles in healthcare.

Learn more about nursing fellowship programs.

Learn more about nursing clinical rotation and education programs.